Registered Nurse Associate

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital
, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this
Delivering Compassionate Excellence
and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use
Value Based Interviewing
to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please

You will work independently, carrying out patient care in collaboration with the registered nursing staff ensuring the smooth running of the unit. You will be expected to support, supervise and develop further the role of the Health Care Assistant within the clinical area.

There is an active in service training program and continued professional development is viewed as integral to providing quality patient care.

The post holder will be required to work flexible shift work.

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/ Registered Nurse Associate to join our team within the Trauma Unit.
The post holder must have an Associate Nurse/Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree.

It is essential that the person is enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about providing high quality, safe, patient centred care. Good communication skills are essential and the ability to work with people as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Trauma Unit consists of two 24-bedded Trauma Wards (2A and 3A). We care for adults over the age of 16 who have a variety of injuries including major trauma injuries, spinal injuries and fragility fractures.

Please refer to the attached Job description for the list of main responsibilities for this Assistant Practitioner/ Registered Nurse Associate Post

• Previous experience on an inpatient ward
• Previous surgical ward experience

Sexual Safety Charter :
In 2023

NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit totheten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration
:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process.

Skilled worker:
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COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage your staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

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